.....same method (wrapping thin metal sheets around wood,
screwing them on, welding, then polishing to look seamless)
can be used to create lasting furnitures.
which would be both light, and more resistant to decay in general.
only repair/replacement it would need are, rubber placements at the bottom,
to not scratch the floors, or if in combinations with standalone cushions,
cushions, matresses themselves...
production value.... cheaper than fully metal,
market value.... higher than fully wood......
new ikea?
nah.....
lighter, efficient gears? giant ones.
have you ever thought of a giant optimus robot
nuclear powered and shooting laser from one hand?
there's certainly some advantages in leveling out rough terrains
wuth bipedal robots walking about demolishing entire mountains.
hahaha
quite symbolic of humanity's progress and mimicking our image and function
in a giant, unlimited form....
have it shoot lasers and let it use a tool to dig out everything.
200 meter tall Optimus mr Musk.
designed so that is it enwrapped in a starship and sent to Mars........